On May 5 and May 6, 2010 Mount Union College and United Way of Greater Stark County partnered to bring a campus-wide recycling event, "Trash to Treasure" to life. At the end of the school year, students, staff, and faculty at Mount Union were encouraged to donate clothing, furniture, food, school supplies, and toiletries that they were planning to throw away. Items donated were organized in Wilson Hall and sold to community members for a small fee. The money earned was donated to United Way of Greater Stark County. Participants received training on sustainability and recycling using volunteers from public agencies and Mount Union College faculty.

Being environmentally conscience is something the Mount Union community takes very seriously.“As students move out of their residence halls, apartments and houses they often throw out clothing, appliances and other valuables,” said Lorie Miller, director of community educational outreach at Mount Union, who helps coordinate this annual event. “This sale allows Mount Union the opportunity to recycle these materials, minimize waste and raise funds that will benefit the community.”

Mount Union College raised $1,037 that will benefit United Way agencies. Mount Union reported a $700.00 savings in the area of waste management through the "Trash to Treasure" event.